GULFPORT, MISS.- Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, City of Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and City Council Members are among those attending the highly anticipated Mississippi Aquarium construction kick-off "Sail"ebration on May 11th at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public and is set to mark an important step forward in economic development for the State of Mississippi, the Gulf Coast and the City of Gulfport. Students from Gulfport High School will participate in "Hoisting of the Sails". The sails in Mississippi Aquarium's logo represent the Aquarium's core values: education, conservation and community.
WHAT: Mississippi Aquarium Construction Kick-Off "Sail"ebration
WHERE: The future site of Mississippi Aquarium - Near the corner of 15th Street & 21st Avenue in Gulfport; Adjacent to the CTA parking garage
WHEN: Friday, May 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
WHY: To celebrate major development of the Mississippi Aquarium, specifically the start of vertical construction, and the reveal of the Aquarium's renderings to the public. Mississippi Aquarium's 12 animal habitats, including North American River Otters, American Alligators, an Aviary and Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
About Mississippi Aquarium The Mississippi Aquarium, a 501c3, is Mississippi's aquarium. Backed by the State and the City of Gulfport, the Mississippi Aquarium is embarking on an adventure to showcase marine life to the Gulf Coast. Experience the sights, sounds and vibrant wildlife of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast, this ambitious endeavor will transform the region to a premier tourism attraction and provide a hub for aquatic conservation and education. The Mississippi Aquarium will be a premier aquarium recognized in creating entertaining, educationally-enriching programming, advancing conservation efforts, and showcasing marine life and marine research. Mississippi Aquarium's mission revolves around three pillars - education, conservation and community. These three values are applied to every aspect of our Aquarium.
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